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Over the next twenty years Tarpon Springs continued to cement its position as the leader in natural sponge harvesting. Today the sponge industry continues to thrive and the community has become quite the tourist destination. The docks of Tarpon Springs are lined with fishing boats and tourists flock to the area to see the boats arriving with their sponge harvest.

Tarpon Springs sponges are sold all over the world and the community proudly boasts itself once again as the "Sponge Capital of the World". Walk the streets of Tarpon Springs and you will find numerous shops that sell all shapes and sizes of sponge. Today, tourism is probably just as important to the community as the sponge business and the two industries co-exist perfectly to make Tarpon Springs a wonderful destination.

In addition to the numerous shops, art galleries, and restaurants in town there is also the Tarpon Springs Aquarium. Home to over thirty species of fish the aquarium features a few species of sharks, stingrays and alligators. They also have a touch tank where visitors can feed and pet small sharks and stingrays. Tarpon Springs is also famous for its many festivals and celebrations and there is something going on almost weekly throughout the year. Starting in May and running through November there is a once a month, Night in the Islands, which features live Greek music, dancing and outdoor dining on the docks.

Throughout the year there are numerous festivals and celebrations and the community goes all out to support and maintain its Greek heritage. I know you can go out with a group to watch divers harvest sponge, but I am not aware of any group diving trips where you can actually dive for sponge. Try contacting the Chamber of Commerce in Tarpon Springs, they might be able to help. Sign in or sign up and post using a HubPages Network account. Comments are not for promoting your articles or other sites. What a small world.

We always try to spend at least a few hours in Tarpon Springs, such an interesting place. It always amazes me what a truly small world it can be. We first started going down there in the s also when my in-laws retired to New Port Richey. Have a great weekend Alun. Bill, this is something of a trip down memory lane for me - my parents used to have access to a holiday home in Port Richey, and I stayed in the area several times in the s, visiting St Petersburg, Clearwater, and Tampa and many of the natural attractions on the Gulf Coast.

And I went to Tarpon Springs a couple of times. It's a fascinating and unique place to visit, and rather charming too, and I particularly remember the boats, and of course the pelicans and other sea birds which flocked in their hundreds around the docks. However, I wasn't aware of the history, so thanks for providing information about how Tarpon Springs came to be. Anyone on vacation in the region should go here, and your page will hopefully encourage many to do so. Tarpon Springs really is a fascinating place.

We've had the opportunity to visit on numerous occasions and we never tire of the place. Nina's was a particularly wonderful find, very nice folks with an interesting family history. Thanks for the visit,have a great weekend. What an interesting place! Thanks for profiling this town and giving us its history. Nina's looks like an especially neat shop to visit while there. Seems like a quaint little city. We might have to make a day trip out of it. I especially want to get on the red streetcar, I know my son would love it.

Thanks for all the great information! My in-laws live in Newport Richey, about 20 minutes from Tarpon Springs. And on top of that I was born and raised in Johnston, RI. Don't you just love Tarpon Springs. Whenever we visit Florida we make a point to go to Tarpon Springs and we usually wind up eating at Hella's. It really is a great little to town to roam, shop, eat, etc. Thanks so much for stopping by, enjoy your weekend.

My parents live about 20 minutes from here in Spring Hill. I visit about times a year and make Tarpon Springs a priority on my list of things to do. Specifically dining at Hella's greek restaurant and Pastry. The food is amazing and the staff personal. Through the years my family has become friendly with one particular waitress " Ella," We visited her after my mothers recent passing, as soon as she saw us without my mother, she cried. It is truly an amazing place! In addition to really cool sponges they also have a great selection of shoes and handbags, every woman's favorites!

I had never heard of Tarpon Springs either until we were visiting my in-laws in Florida and they took us there. Now we go whenever we are down there for a visit as it's really an interesting place. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the vote How lucky I am to have found this article this morning.

I had never heard about Tarpon Springs before. I am glad to know more about Tarpon Springs from you. I also love all the pictures here. Thanks for share with us. How are you this Sunday morning? Thanks so much for the continued support, very much appreciated. I know, who knew? Might make for an interesting Hub? Tarpon Springs population is Have a great day. This time you've really done it Your photos are gorgeous as always, composition for the subject and so clear and colorful.

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It is an interesting place for a visit. It's very close to where my in-laws live in Florida so we go there fairly often. The sponge business is interesting as the different regions of the world vie for the title of Sponge Capital.

Descriptive and interesting as ever!! This is fascinating, and the Greek look is very evident in lots of bright blue and white in the boats and furniture, love it! We do seem to be on the same wave length with regard to our Florida hubs. Thanks for the links back to mine. Always happy to share your links as well as they are so well written and illustrated.

I do have a video or two that I am considering adding. If you have one let me know. Thanks for stopping by. It's a very interesting place. We've been a few times over the years and we keep going back so there must be something to it. Love the trivial pursuit comment. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

I had no clue about the origin of sponge. And BTW I would like to include a video too to demonstrate the process. Thanks anyway for sharing this hub. That was very interesting, Bill. I had no idea sponges came from there. Thanks for the info; if this ever comes up on Trivial Pursuit I am ready with the answer. Oh my, are we on the same wavelength or what lately. Did you notice that I have two of your Florida hubs in the links at the bottom?

I'll add your hub on Tarpon Springs also. I love that picture. It's actually a mural that was painted on a wall in Tarpon Springs. I had no idea what fish were in it so thank you for helping me to identify them. Also glad this brought back some good memories for you.

Many thanks for the really wonderful comments, I do appreciate the support. The flashing white "strobe lights" on the fire detector above the bed are just awful! I always climb on a chair and cover them. The "breakfast lady" is very nice and presents and maintains a great meal. The entire staff is friendly and welcoming.

Very clean and nice Hotel. Very clean hotel and friendly staff. Burned out CFL and only an incandescent replacement available. Confusing fire escape signage. Might be the best "included breakfast" ever. The breakfast was an added bonus. My mother had a Stroke and I cancelled this room in plenty of time to be resold. The air conditioning made some noise, but it didn't keep us awake.

The breakfast was delicious. Clean and friendly staff! After midnight, did not want to change rooms. Front desk at check-out was apologetic and added bonus Marriott Reward points.

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